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BP’s first Gulf project since the Deepwater Horizon faces lawsuit over spill risk
Environmental groups have sued the Trump administration over its approval of BP’s Kaskida offshore drilling project, marking the first BP development in the Gulf...
Roundup: Retail sales / Homebuilder sees dip / Apple’s new CEO
Gas prices fuel surge: U.S. retail sales increased more than expected in March as the war with Iran boosted gasoline prices and led to...
Gaining momentum: Louisiana climbs to No. 3 in the South for job growth
Nearly all major industries in Louisiana added jobs over the past year, signaling momentum for a stronger future, according to a recent report from...
Amazon wins round in fight over Shreveport data center
A long-delayed Amazon data center project in west Shreveport is back on track after a Caddo Parish judge dismissed legal challenges that had stalled...
Fed approval clears the way for M C Bank’s push into Baton Rouge
The Federal Reserve has approved the merger of DMMS Purchaser Inc. and MC Bancshares, clearing the final major regulatory hurdle for a deal poised...
Entry-level market rebounds, but bar keeps rising
After a sluggish stretch, the job market for new college graduates is showing signs of life, The Wall Street Journal writes.
Employers now expect to...
‘LaPolitics’: Aerospace push lacks workforce piece, Nungesser warns
The Legislature is overlooking a key element in its drive to lure major aerospace players to Louisiana, Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser says in the...
Roundup: Nexstar’s acquisition of Tegna / LNG exports / Shreveport donations
Merger hits pause: A federal judge has blocked Nexstar’s $6 billion acquisition of Tegna, halting the creation of what would be the largest local...
St. George Mayor Dustin Yates talks school district vote
Louisiana voters on May 16 will consider a constitutional amendment that would allow St. George to establish its own independent school district.
Daily Report asked...
Long-awaited north Baton Rouge development heads to Planning Commission
A proposed commercial development in north Baton Rouge, anchored by a grocery store, is headed to the Planning Commission for approval Monday.
The project is...
Scrimp here, splurge there: Wealthy shoppers redraw their budgets
Affluent Americans are increasingly tightening their budgets on everyday essentials—even as they continue to spend freely on experiences and discretionary splurges, The Wall Street...
Louisiana carbon capture project gets new life with federal funding boost
A major Louisiana carbon capture project is moving forward after the U.S. Department of Energy signaled up to $600 million in potential funding following...
What voters need to know about the state’s new election rules
Louisiana voters will navigate a major shift in election mechanics this May as the state replaces its long-standing “jungle” primary with a closed, party-based...
Roundup: Strait of Hormuz / Ford F-150 recall / Candidate forum
Open for business: Oil prices were falling by more than 10% on Friday, and Wall Street is rallying toward another record after Iran said...
BTR is adding flights for these LSU football matchups
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport has announced the addition of nonstop Delta flights from Baton Rouge for two LSU games this season. The airport also...
How today’s AI trainers could be tomorrow’s displaced workers
A fast-growing AI startup is betting it can transform—and potentially replace—large swaths of white-collar work by turning professionals into trainers for the very systems...
Private school shortage in South Florida leads billionaires to build their own
A surge of wealthy families relocating to South Florida is reshaping the region’s education landscape, as a shortage of private school seats pushes billionaires...
Why Louisiana is suing the US Election Assistance Commission
Louisiana has filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, escalating a dispute over voter registration requirements tied to a 2024 state...
‘LaPolitics’: A Q&A with Senate Ag chair Stewart Cathey
LaPolitics: How would you characterize the session so far?
Senate Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture and Rural Development chair Stewart Cathey: I think that it has been...
Facing pressure from Anthropic, ChatGPT shifts focus to business users
The same ChatGPT chatbot that gave OpenAI Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar a tilapia recipe for a recent Sunday night dinner at home is...
